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Book reviews for science fiction, magic and fantasy & holidays

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  • Review
    Obsidian Mirror

    Complex time travel page-turner starts sci-fi trilogy.
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    12
     
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    By Catherine Fisher
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Elite

    The Selection sequel is more romantic, still superficial.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kiera Cass
    (Book, 2013)
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    Fuse: The Pure Trilogy, Book 2

    Post-apocalyptic story has great characters; still gruesome.
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    13
     
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    By Julianna Baggott
    (Book, 2013)
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    Pure

    Gritty post-apocalyptic story with strong heroine.
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    13
     
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    By Julianna Baggott
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel

    Sensitive adaptation of classic sci-fi adventure.
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    9
     
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    By Madeleine L'Engle, Hope Larson
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Lost Girl

    Engrossing story of an "echo" designed to replace dead girl.
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    14
     
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    By Sangu Mandanna
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Insurgent

    Excellent dystopian sequel is terrifically twisty, intense.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Veronica Roth
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Lost Code: The Atlanteans, Book 1

    Post-apocalyptic adventure takes a while to hit stride.
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    13
     
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    By Kevin Emerson
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Death Cure: Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 3

    No sunny wrap-up to this very dark, mature series.
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    14
     
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    By James Dashner
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    Wither: The Chemical Garden Trilogy, Book 1

    Mature dystopian fantasy with polygamy, teen pregnancy.
    AGE
    14
     
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    By Lauren DeStefano
    (Book, 2011)
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    Zita the Spacegirl

    Brave girl seeks missing friend in exciting graphic novel.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Ben Hatke
    (Book, 2011)
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    Matched

    Fun, provoking start to dystopian series for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Ally Condie
    (Book, 2011)
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    The City of Ember

    Part fantasy, part mystery, part treasure hunt.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Jeanne DuPrau
    (Book, 2004)